Transfer Updates: Wharton, Vinicius Jr, Aké, Castellanos, Sterling, Others

Real Madrid have entered the transfer race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, with the Spanish giants set to rival Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United for the 21-year-old England international, according to AS.

Crystal Palace have identified Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes and Auxerre youngster Kevin Danois as potential transfer targets, reports the Daily Mail.

In Italy, AC Milan are keeping a close eye on the situation of Manchester City defender Nathan Aké. Corriere dello Sport claims the Serie A side are assessing several defensive options, with the Netherlands international among those under consideration.

Chelsea could be preparing a blockbuster transfer move of their own. Fichajes reports the Blues are assembling a £130m package in an ambitious attempt to tempt Real Madrid into selling Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior.

West Ham United look close to completing attacking reinforcements, with Talksport reporting that Lazio striker Taty Castellanos is set to undergo a medical ahead of a £27m move to the London Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur remain active in the scouting market. Teamtalk claims Spurs sent representatives to watch Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche during Saturday’s clash with Lyon, as they continue to explore attacking options.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Eintracht Frankfurt are in talks with Newcastle United over a move for Danish striker William Osula, according to Florian Plettenberg.

Manchester City winger Omar Marmoush is attracting interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham, Football Insider reports. However, the Egypt international is said to be keen on staying at the Etihad Stadium to fight for his place.

Bournemouth face stiff competition in their pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Marco Brescianini, with Fiorentina, Cagliari and Genoa also monitoring the 25-year-old Italian, according to Calciomercato.

Tottenham have also been linked with Udinese defender Oumar Solet, though Caught Offside claims Chelsea and Crystal Palace are both in the mix for the French centre-back.

In the Championship, Sunderland are open to letting defender Luke O’Nien leave this month, with Birmingham City, Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion all interested, reports the Chronicle.

Bournemouth full-back Julio Soler has emerged as a loan target for Watford, with Fabrizio Romano noting the Argentine youngster is attracting interest.

In Spain, Barcelona are weighing up a surprise £70m offer from Sunderland for winger Fermin Lopez, according to Fichajes.

Raheem Sterling could be heading for a January exit from Chelsea. Football Insider reports Newcastle United are the latest Premier League side to register an interest in the England winger.